Certified Pharmacy Tech – Senior

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

Certified Senior Tech Position

About The Job

The Sr. Certified Pharmacy Tech will assist the pharmacist in assuring timely and accurate provision of medications to patients. Routine technician functions are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. These functions may include unit dose dispensing, intravenous admixing, inventory control, record keeping and billing, and use of equipment and automated technology. Additional responsibilities include special projects as assigned by managers, assisting with purchasing, developing staffing patterns and assignments for other technicians, prioritizing work responsibilities, and precepting/training newly hired technicians. The Pharmacy Technician III must have expertise in a particular area in order to serve as a resource for other pharmacy staff.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: High school graduation or equivalent
• Licensure / Certification: Approved Pharmacy Technician Certification. Active registration as a Certified Tech with Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience: Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program or previous relevant pharmacy technician experience is required with expertise in a particular area of pharmacy service.
• Effective Communication Skills
• Aptitude in mathematical manipulations (ratios, proportions, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions).
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Project management experience/ Team project management experience
  
  

What You Will Do

• Assists in the filling of orders/ prescriptions
• Prepares intravenous admixtures including chemotherapy; using aseptic technique in compliance with regulatory standards
• Prepares and restocks medications for automated dispensing cabinets Conducts maintenance on automated dispensing cabinets; Resolves issues/errors (i.e. misfills; drawer recovery)
• Assists in inventory control by verifying and putting away orders by the end of the shift each day; assures proper stock rotation, reviews stock for proper storage and current expiration dates, and identifies drugs and non-drug stocks needing to be reordered;
• Prepares sterile products; properly labels medications and maintains records as required by department Policy and Procedures and state and federal law
• Assists the department with proper billing of patients and other units
• Properly prioritizes workload; demonstrates responsibility and ability to act independently in areas not requiring the professional judgment of a registered pharmacist
• Maintains personal compliance with continuous regulatory readiness; assists in maintaining departmental compliance with continuous regulatory readiness
• Identifies/develops competencies and education for areas of expertise
• Responsible for equipment maintenance including troubleshooting and repair, preventative equipment maintenance, equipment calibration and certification, and maintaining user access.
  
  

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.